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September 2, 2008

Robin Nelson wins Blue/Grey Classic

Top drivers from around North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia showed up for the Blue/Grey Classic last Sunday, hosted by Nitro Valley Speedway in Cherryville, NC, which is located about 30 miles from The Farm 2, host of the 2008 Worlds. The event attracted over 100 drivers including Robin Nelson, Ryan Lopez, Travis Phillips, Chris Pace and Brandon Melton as well as local favorites such as Robby Saxton, Jeremy Talent and Justin Atkins. Ryan Lopez TQ’d the Pro Buggy class, but in the final he flamed out after battling Robin Nelson during the first half of the A-Main. This allowed Robin Nelson to go on and take the win in the A-Main with his Werks B7ProC powered Hyper 9, giving Hobao their first big win on the East Coast with the new buggy.

Source: Werks Racing [werksracing.com]

September 2, 2008

Losi 1/10 High Roller Lifted Truck RTR

Losi have been in contact to tell us about their new 1/10 High Roller ready to run truck, built on a tube-style chassis with a realistic look, it includes an LM-32K performance motor, a 12RB Electronic Speed Control with reverse. The High Roller also features an easy-access battery compartment that accommodates standard 6-cell NiMh packs, vertical anodized shocks at all four corners, chrome 320-series wheels with unique, low-profile all terrain tires and much more.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

September 1, 2008

JConcepts Rulux Half-ups standard offset

Large diameter wheels are the craze in 1/8th off-road for blue and black grooved conditions and JConcepts is right on target with Rulux Half-ups truck wheels in standard offset. Half-ups refer to the bead mounting diameter sized at 3.7” for today’s low profile racing tires and these truck wheels make a statement with their large appearance, spoke design and superior inner rib design. Half-ups wheels also incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. Fits 1/8th trucks with 17mm hex and standard offset.

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September 1, 2008

Tekno RC V3 Brushless Kit for AE RC8

Tekno RC have released this brushless kit for the popular Team Associated RC8 buggy. The kit features the first commercially available 1/8th scale electric specific chassis along with Tekno RC’s innovative patent pending Elektri-Clutch system, which allows the racer to tune the power delivery of the hottest brushless motors. The hardened steel clutch bells will last and last because the motor is disengaged from the drive train off power. Claiming to have the lowest CG of any conversion for better handling and unlike other conversions this continues to utilize the cars original braking system meaning this conversion will feel really similar to a gas powered car in terms of power delivery and braking characteristics.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

August 31, 2008

Losi 8/8T Front & Rear Spring sets

Similar to the shock service parts boxes released at the end of last year by Losi for the 8ight and 8ight T, the US company has now released these spring box sets. Coming in a handy reusable container, the front set contains 6 various springs while the rear set has 7, making for a cost effective way to obtain all possible spring combos.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

August 30, 2008

HPI Racing Trophy 3.5 buggy

HPI Racing have released the Trophy 3.5, the perfect way to get into nitro 1/8 scale buggy racing. It’s got everything you need for racing fun and bashing convenience, making it the perfect rallycross buggy for jumping right on the race track. It has a fully-featured racing chassis, rugged competition suspension, all-new racing tires, the powerful Nitro Star F3.5 engine and a reliable HPI radio system. Not only is this car ready for the track, it looks amazing too, with a sleek body shell painted with sweet racing graphics and awesome all-terrain rubber tires wrapped around slick black chrome wheels, the Trophy looks as great as it performs.

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August 29, 2008

Kyosho Inferno ST-US Sports

Kyosho have announced the release of the Inferno ST-US Sports, which is equipped with all the latest technology such as a 12 model memory, LCD display, digital radio with all the adjustments you would ever want. The drive train rides on all ball bearings and the power from the super powerful GXR28 is transferred through a hardened steel clutch bell and spur gear. The gear boxes have hardened steel spiral cut ring an pinion gears which means they were able to get the transmission ratio corrected for the large truggy tires without having to use a huge spur gear. This keeps the motor more centered in the car and the center diff lower to the chassis. A high torque steering servo has been spec’d for great steering accuracy and durability. Last but not least, the body comes fully detailed and a competition rear wing is added to make this truck that much more ready for the track or the back yard.

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August 29, 2008

VP Pro test new Wider Rear tire

VP Pro were in touch to tell us about some recent tests of a new wider rear tire preformed by one of their team drivers in the USA, the results showed that the performance was awesome. It had an incredible amount of forward traction and gave the car more control compared to the standard rear tires, and also they found that cornering was faster and more controlled. We will keep you updated on progress.

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